Author: Tony M.

Meals on Wheels

Some of the best foods are being served on wheels. The Truck Food Cookbook, by John T. Edge explores the latest truck food recipes. It’s the best of street food: bold, delicious, surprising, over-the-top goodness to eat on the run. And the best part is now you can make it at home. Obsessively researched by […]

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Why I Hate Summer

This is why I don’t like summer. It’s too hot. Mosquitos think I’m yummy. I have to shave. I get sunburnt. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally […]

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Surfing Pizza Street Art

Went to my local high-end pizzeria. Note to self, do not go there on Saturdays. They have gypsy like troubadours who play violin at each table that sound like a pack of cats screeching in heat. How many times can I hear Hava Nagila? I discovered this cool graffiti drawing outside the pizza establishment. I […]

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Tipping Point

Seems everybody needs a free handout. Tip jars are sprouting like mushrooms all over. The bigger, the better.  My ceramic tile guy was asking for a tip. Notice the crude drawing of his back giving out. Guess he needs all the quarters he can get to pay his chiropractor. There is a panhandler in my […]

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Summer 2012

The best part of summer? Rockets! Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature your thoughts in a future article because the best […]

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Largest Doner Kebab Ever

The world’s largest doner kebab was created in Turkey recently. It took approximately 7 cows to make it. I don’t know how they will keep the flies away from this sucker. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send […]

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Loki Cupcake

Well here is taking a bite out of crime with a Loki cupcake. Loki’s helmet is made from 24 separate fondant pieces, and took over 3 days to put together. It’s pretty screen accurate- besides it being edible! His horns are actually carved pieces of fondant that started as solid rectangles. Tony M.If this article made you […]

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Mad Men: The Animated Series

Sure we can dream. Mad Men: The Animated Series by Martin Bregman. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature your thoughts in […]

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Solo Cup Lines

Ever wonder what the rhyme and reason for the lined grooves on a Solo cup were for?  Funny thing, how can you see through the colored cups? The cups were introduced in the 70’s and big changes coming soon to the standard cup you have grown to love. Tony M.If this article made you think, […]

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Using Fear in Parenting

Parents need every weapon they can to put the scare into their kids. How To Traumatize Your Children is the perfect tool for young parents. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I […]

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Philanthropy Trumps Douchebaggery and Greed

The Oatmeal’s Matthew Inman hit mainstream in a good way by raising money for cancer stemming from a ridiculous lawsuit from FunnyJunk. What impresses me is the business model of FunnyJunk as understood by Matthew and how they justify their existence by ripping original content from artists around the world. Here’s how FunnyJunk.com’s business operates:1). […]

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Hand Drawn Lettering by Pablo Delkan

Lettering by Pablo Delkan. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature your thoughts in a future article because the best stories are […]

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